OSHA Inspection: EDISON YADAICELA GARCIA

Issued

2026-04-17

Penalty

Initial $3972 · Current $1986 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.  a. Located at Lot 4, 4553 Baltoro Road, Canal Winchester, OH: On or about March 24, 2026, employees were performing framing work exposed to falls while setting trusses from the top plate of the second story walls and adjacent unprotected window openings. The employer failed to ensure that employees were provided with fall protection. As a result employees were exposed to falls from approximately 13 to 20 feet.

Issued

2026-04-17

Abate by

2026-05-07

Penalty

Initial $3972 · Current $1986 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.   a. Located at Lot 4, 4553 Baltoro Road, Canal Winchester, OH: On or about March 24, 2026, employees were performing framing work exposed to falls while setting trusses from the top plate of the second story walls and adjacent unprotected window openings. The employer failed to implement a fall protection training program to ensure each employee was able to recognize the hazards and had the knowledge and skills to utilize personal fall protection equipment. As a result employees were exposed to falls from approximately 13 to 20 feet.